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DA53 AWC

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,609 mi
Last recorded91,609 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 91,609 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2023 91,569 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 91,569 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fuel filter corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,367 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 90,134 miles

bonnet stay clip brocken

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,697 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,792 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,792 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,760 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 80,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 75,483 miles

n/side front tyre damaged on outer wall

n/side rear tyre cracking on walls

Fail 27 May 2015 75,477 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/side front tyre damaged on outer wall

n/side rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 29 May 2014 67,644 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,547 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,362 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,736 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 42,736 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Airbag warning lamp on

Nearside front bumper position light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,945 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,786 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,521 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DA53 AWC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 AWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA53 AWC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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